Birmingham gunman suspect charged after being ‘spotted with firearm’ in neighbourhood

Police have charged a man after a firearm was recovered by officers in Birmingham on Wednesday morning (November 1).

At around 12.30am officers received a call from a member of the public who had spotted a man walking along Station Road in Stechford holding a gun. The man was seen heading onto Lyttelton Road where he was detained by firearms officers.

A firearm was recovered nearby. The 41-year-old appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Thursday (November 2) charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of a prohibited weapon.

A statement from West Midlands Police, read: “We’re committed to removing guns from our streets and we’re carrying out regular activity across the city.

“We’re currently running Operation Target which sees us take a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences – from drug dealing and burglary, to cyber-crime and fraud.

“Anyone with information about serious and organised crime in their neighbourhood, should report it to us via 101 or Live Chat. In case of an emergency, dial 999. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”